Some "sister" LDS missionaries will now be allowed to wear pants during their full-time proselytizing service — but only in areas affected by mosquito-borne viral diseases such as Zika, Dengue Fever and Chikungunya and only during the "wet seasons."
In those areas — which include 230 missions, or roughly half the Utah-based faith's missions — female missionaries are "strongly encouraged to wear clothing that covers exposed skin, especially arms and legs ... during [proselytizing] hours," The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a statement Friday. "They will continue to wear skirts or dresses when attending the temple and during Sunday worship services, conferences and baptismal services."
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